Engineering Technician

Sterling Engineering; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,772; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental)

PTO

Job summary

A staffing professional firm in West Columbia is seeking a Technical Recruiter to support engineering technicians in manufacturing assembly processes. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience or 5 years without a degree, with strong communication skills and a background in manufacturing. This hands-on role offers a pay range of $24.00/hr - $32.50/hr and includes health benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience with an Associate degree, or 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience without a degree.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and improving assembly processes.
• Participate in creating assembly instructions and work procedures.
• Help identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for assembly-related issues.
• Work closely with assemblers to diagnose problems.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve production challenges.
• Monitor assembly quality and performance.
• Provide on-the-job training to assemblers.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Basic familiarity with CAD software

Problem-solving ability

Education

Associate degree in a technical or manufacturing discipline

Job description

Technical Recruiter @ Sterling Engineering | Certified Staffing Professional (CSP)

Location: West Columbia, SC

Hire Type: Contract to Hire

Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm

Pay Range: $24.00/hr - $32.50/hr

Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, and more!

We are seeking motivated Engineering Technicians to support assembly operations in a newly expanded manufacturing area focused on power distribution units (PDUs), DataBar systems, and cable assemblies. This is a hands‑on manufacturing floor role – not a design position – ideal for candidates with strong communication skills, manufacturing experience, and a passion for problem‑solving in a fast‑paced environment.

Job Duties:

• Assist in developing and improving assembly processes for new or modified products.
• Participate in creating assembly instructions and work procedures for production teams.
• Help identify opportunities for process optimization during new product introductions.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for assembly‑related issues on the floor.
• Work closely with assemblers to diagnose problems and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Materials, Quality, and Test Engineering departments to resolve production challenges.
• Monitor assembly quality and performance, ensuring products meet specifications and standards.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to assemblers as needed and support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant experience with an Associate degree, or
• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience without a degree.
• Associate degree in a technical or manufacturing discipline preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) for viewing and interpreting drawings.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively on the production floor.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.